# Progress M-20M

> Russian uncrewed spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q14330223](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14330223)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-20M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-20m

## Summary
Progress M-20M is a Russian uncrewed spacecraft used to resupply space stations with cargo and equipment. Launched on July 27, 2013, it represents a critical component in maintaining human presence in orbit.

## Key Facts
- Progress M-20M is an uncrewed Russian spacecraft belonging to the Progress-M class
- It was launched on July 27, 2013, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The spacecraft was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Its COSPAR ID is 2013-039A, used for tracking objects in space
- It follows Progress M-19M and precedes Progress M-21M in the sequence of Russian cargo spacecraft
- The spacecraft has aliases including プログレス52 and 52P
- It has 8 Wikipedia links across multiple languages including English, Russian, and Japanese

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Progress M-20M?
A: Progress M-20M is a Russian uncrewed spacecraft designed to resupply space stations with cargo, equipment, and supplies needed for ongoing missions.

### Q: When and where was Progress M-20M launched?
A: Progress M-20M was launched on July 27, 2013, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the relationship between Progress M-20M and other Progress spacecraft?
A: Progress M-20M follows Progress M-19M and is followed by Progress M-21M in the sequence of Russian cargo spacecraft used for space station resupply.

### Q: How is Progress M-20M identified in space tracking systems?
A: Progress M-20M has a COSPAR ID of 2013-039A and a Freebase ID of /m/0wfrq09 for tracking and identification purposes.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-20M plays a crucial role in sustaining human spaceflight operations by delivering essential supplies, equipment, and propellant to space stations. These cargo spacecraft form the backbone of space logistics, enabling astronauts and cosmonauts to continue their missions without interruption. The reliable operation of Progress M-20M demonstrates Russia's continued commitment to supporting international space exploration efforts and maintaining human presence in orbit. Without such resupply missions, long-duration space habitation would be impossible, making Progress spacecraft like M-20M indispensable to modern space operations.

## Notable For
- Being an instance of the Progress-M class spacecraft specifically designed for space station resupply
- Its launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using the Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Its position in the sequence between Progress M-19M and Progress M-21M
- Having a unique COSPAR identifier (2013-039A) for tracking purposes in space
- Recognition as a Russian uncrewed spacecraft with international documentation across multiple languages

## Body

### Spacecraft Classification
Progress M-20M belongs to the Progress-M class of spacecraft, which are specifically designed to resupply space stations with cargo and equipment. This class of spacecraft represents a critical component in the logistical chain supporting human spaceflight operations.

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: July 27, 2013
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U (Universal variant of the Soyuz rocket)
- COSPAR ID: 2013-039A
- Freebase ID: /m/0wfrq09
- SCN: 39219

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Progress-M (spacecraft for resupplying space stations)
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket design variant - Universal)

### Sequence and Relationships
- Predecessor: Progress M-19M (Russian spacecraft)
- Successor: Progress M-21M (Russian cargo spacecraft)

### Identifiers and Recognition
- Wikipedia Title: Progress M-20M
- Aliases: プログレス52, 52P
- Commons Category: Progress M-20M
- Available in Wikipedia languages: commons, en, id, it, ja, lv, ru, sv
- Sitelink Count: 8

## Schema Markup
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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013